# Lilian Ludlow — The Portrait of a Lady character guide

> Lilian Ludlow in The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lily, Mrs. Ludlow

**First appearance:** 0004-iii

## Who they are

Isabel's older sister, married to Edmund Ludlow.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portrait_of_a_lady_se/chapters/iii)

Isabel's older sister, mentioned as being out with her husband Edmund; Mrs. Touchett expects to see her later.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portrait_of_a_lady_se/chapters/iv)

Isabel's practical sister who hopes Mrs. Touchett will give Isabel a chance to develop abroad.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portrait_of_a_lady_se/chapters/vi)

Isabel's sister Lily, who urges Isabel to come and live with her.

### [Chapter XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_portrait_of_a_lady_se/chapters/xxxi)

Visits Europe with her children and husband; puzzled by Isabel's silence about her romantic life and her lack of social conquests.

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